(body bag) PAD, ABSORBENT, adult

STD SMSUBAGBP15

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Former Code(s): SMSUMISC062 SMSUZFR0062
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(body bag) PAD, ABSORBENT

Definition

Absorbent lining for body bag, used to absorb body fluids in case of contagious infectious disease (haemorrhagic fever, cholera...)

Synonym

absorbent mat, body bag liner

Specifications

Technical specifications

  • The pad consists of a core with a matrix of cellulose fibres combined with sodium polyacrylate to absorb and chemically retain aqueous fluid.
  • The cellulose acts as a wick to draw fluid to the polyacrylate
  • The sodium polyacrylate will bound chemically into a gel, thus preventing rewetting, even under pressure.
  • Absorbent on both sides (no waterproof layer at the top or bottom)
  • Absorption capacity: > 1.3 g/cm² area of core (@ 0.9% saline)
Size200 x 60 cm adult130 x 40 cm child
0.9 % saline solution11 liter = equivalent to body fluids6 liter
distilled water20 liter12 liter
  • Dimensions:
    • Adult size: 200 x 60 cm
    • Child size: 130 x 40 cm

Instructions for use

Recommended in case of contagious infectious disease (haemorrhagic fever, cholera...).

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Precautions for Use

  • Single-use product – do not re-use
  • No load capacity, do not lift persons

Storage

  • Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
  • Shelf life: 5 years
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